Newel Post, located in Waterloo, is North Star’s adult day and respite care center, and has been providing quality daytime care since 1975. Fully licensed and accredited, it is a practical, low-cost way to assist care-giving families with their senior care responsibilities, keeping loved ones at home, in the community, and with family and friends for as long as possible. Utilizing this service can actually decrease the costs to Medicaid, insurance, individuals, or families by reducing or eliminating the need for much more costly full-time institutional care. Newel Post provides care in a safe, supervised, and fun setting and is meant for adults with a wide-range of age-related disabilities. The center provides social opportunities with peers, therapeutic activities, some health services, transportation, and much more. Since day services are provided outside the home, they can help reduce the isolation and loneliness experienced by some elders. Newel Post offers respite to caregivers from the demands of what can be a “24/7” job, allowing the caregiver to work, keep appointments, visit with friends, or simply to rest. Newel Post provides support, help in times of crisis, and can improve the overall quality of life for everyone.
Adults love music at Newel Post! Our agency is in need of someone to play the piano on a regular basis. Times and days are very flexible during the summer months and are welcomed year-round. We would appreciate someone playing a few times a month. We are a fun loving group of people who really enjoy singing!
Call 272-2087 to volunteer!
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